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VICTORIA'S HONG KONG CAFE

VICTORIA'S HONG KONG CAFE in SARASOTA has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504515

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food product stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop buried in a container of raw chicken. Operator placed it on the edge of the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator reviewed the proper procedure with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over ready to eat foods in the cook line reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463204

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882250

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in the back handling food products without a hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pair of tongs in 95 F degree standing water. Operator replaced the water with 145F degree water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of rubbing alcohol stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator stated they will call Ecolab to take a look. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee with gloves scratch his nose and the proceed to handle clean dishes. When asked to change his gloves and wash his hands he washed his gloves in an incorrect sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee in the desert prep area wash their hands with cold water. Reviewed the proper usage with the operator. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee with gloves scratch his nose and the proceed to handle clean dishes. When asked to change his gloves and wash his hands he washed his gloves in an incorrect sink. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed multiple employees wash their hands in non-hand wash sinks. Reviewed the proper use with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sinks used to store and rinse multiple dirty dishes. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703538

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the back prep table.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees eating in the back kitchen area.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple cases of employee food stored with customer product in the establishment. Operator moved the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees handling food without hair nets.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of soy sauce and onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in standing 89 degree water in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the establishment.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch his face and handle clean bowls without washing his hands.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over uncut cabbage in the walk in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook handle his phone then clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Egg noodles (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their handwashing sinks used to wash dishes multiple times.

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701248

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.